I know this probably goes without saying, but POKÉMON is kind of a big deal. Sure, the video game-turned-every-other-medium isn't as popular in the mainstream as it was in its heyday in the 1990s, but it's a franchise still beloved by children and gamers of all ages alike.
Now it looks like a few studios are in a secret bidding war over the film rights to the video game series. According to THR, Legendary currently seems to be the frontrunner, nudging aside WB, who has reportedly also been aggressively pursuing the rights. Sony is also reportedly interested.
Also according to THR, the prospect of Legendary Entertainment winning the bid could cause some trouble, given that Legendary is owned by a Chinese company and the Pokémon Co. is a Japanese one.
The outlet states:
"There have been long simmering political tensions between Beijing and Tokyo, which most recently peaked with Japan...
Now it looks like a few studios are in a secret bidding war over the film rights to the video game series. According to THR, Legendary currently seems to be the frontrunner, nudging aside WB, who has reportedly also been aggressively pursuing the rights. Sony is also reportedly interested.
Also according to THR, the prospect of Legendary Entertainment winning the bid could cause some trouble, given that Legendary is owned by a Chinese company and the Pokémon Co. is a Japanese one.
The outlet states:
"There have been long simmering political tensions between Beijing and Tokyo, which most recently peaked with Japan...
- 4/15/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
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